The House on the Lagoon

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Summary: Lush setting, fascinating characters, & riveting plot
Review: This is the story of Puerto Rico and a prominent family seen through the eyes of a husband and wife with violently opposing views of life. The characters are rich and passionate with a few appropriately larger than life. The history of the island as well as the history of the family impels the reader to rush to the end of the book which is a huge surprise and very appropriate.

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Summary: In search for one's identity and independence
Review: This novel reviews important aspects from the history of Puerto Rico and the history of a family as viewed through the eyes of a woman. There is some parallelism between the protagonist's internal conflicts and rebellion and the island's political situation. Both seem to be searching for a better definition of self-identity. The description of life in Puerto Rico is vivid, colorful, and full of contrasts.

Rating:
Summary: Magnificent
Review: Wonderfully planned and written. I was so drawn into the story and life that I treasured each page I absorbed.

Rating:
Summary: Magnificent
Review: Wonderfully planned and written. I was so drawn into the story and life that I treasured each page I absorbed.